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Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians edge CSK in thriller to lift IPL title

PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians edge CSK in thriller to lift IPL title

Rediff.com13 May 2019

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League-12 final played between Mumbai and Chennai in Hyderabad on Sunday

Ranji final: Saurashtra take Day 1 honours against Vidarbha

Ranji final: Saurashtra take Day 1 honours against Vidarbha

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

It proved to be a good toss to lose for Saurashtra, who succeeded in removing the most impactful Vidarbha batsmen -- Jaffer (23) and captain Faiz Fazal (16) -- cheaply.

Why you must buy shorter-term debt funds

Why you must buy shorter-term debt funds

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

With RBI holding on to rates, investors should avoid longer duration funds for the near future, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh

Rampant Nadal now three Grand Slams short of Federer

Rampant Nadal now three Grand Slams short of Federer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Austria's Dominic Thiem strained every sinew trying to cling on to the 32-year-old Spaniard and at times even gained a precarious foothold in his first Grand Slam final. But it ultimately proved a futile mission as, just like in all but two of Nadal's previous 87 matches here, the relentless Spaniard proved insurmountable, winning 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Under-17 WC: Paraguay look for 3rd straight win against struggling Turkey

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

After defeating Mali 3-2 and New Zealand 4-2, the South American team, one of the favourites to lift the title, will be looking to dominate Turkey.

'He was a daredevil'

'He was a daredevil'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Major Anuj Sood, scholar and daredevil soldier, had finished his Kashmir tenure and would have been home had COVID-19 not come in the way. He did not live to be old enough, but he lived the soldier's life to the fullest, reveals Archana Masih/Rediff.com.

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the first time, Dhoni entered the field of play for an angry confrontation with umpire Gandhe

Indian soccer: Bengaluru FC keep pace with top guns

Indian soccer: Bengaluru FC keep pace with top guns

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Thursday

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Although demonetisation and improper implementation of GST along with falling prices are being blamed for much of the distress in rural India for some time, experts believe those may not be the only reason.

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

No fluke: Vidarbha do it again in Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Pandit guided an unheralded Vidarbha side to second successive titles with a mix of strategic acumen and old school discipline.

Mahindra ties up with Ola, eyes Rs 2,600-cr incremental revenue

Mahindra ties up with Ola, eyes Rs 2,600-cr incremental revenue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

If the alliance works out as planned, it will give a big boost to Mahindra, as it has been struggling with its only car model Verito, managing to sell around 200 units a month

After Hudhud, Vizag hit by shortage of essential commodities

After Hudhud, Vizag hit by shortage of essential commodities

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

After cyclone Hudhud wreaked havoc in Vizag, also called the 'city of destiny', citizens continued to scramble for essential commodities on third day on Tuesday with no signs of immediate restoration of electricity and communication while their sufferings being exacerbated by seemingly tardy response by agencies concerned.

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Sai's Take: Gandhi was, is, will always be alive

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When the story of Elections 2019 is told by an independent writer, the BJP's role in lowering electoral standards will be etched in indelible ink,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

WT20: Duminy spells out reasons for close loss against England

WT20: Duminy spells out reasons for close loss against England

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

All their efforts to stop a rampaging England ending in smoke, South Africa's all-rounder Jean-Paul Duminy said it was the bowlers who let them down by giving too many extras during their two-wicket loss in the ICC World Twenty20 pool match in Mumbai on Friday.

India beats timely retreat from fiscal tyranny

India beats timely retreat from fiscal tyranny

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

FM has agreed to dump an ill-conceived plan to slap a retrospective 20% levy on overseas asset managers

PHOTOS: Kohli records first win as Test captain in Sanga's swansong

PHOTOS: Kohli records first win as Test captain in Sanga's swansong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed five second innings wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the second Test for a series-levelling victory at the P Sara Oval, in Colombo, on Monday.

4th Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Smith ton denies England face-saving win

4th Ashes Test, PHOTOS: Smith ton denies England face-saving win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Images from Day 5 of the 4th Ashes Test played at the MCG on Saturday

PHOTOS: Bengal flood situation turns grim, 1.19 lakh people affected

PHOTOS: Bengal flood situation turns grim, 1.19 lakh people affected

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Flood situation in south Bengal turned grim on Saturday with 1.19 lakh people taking shelter in relief camps in 12 districts of the state even as weatherman forecast more heavy rains in the next two days.

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

'Mr Naipaul, forget about it'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

'I don't think you have anything to say to me and I certainly don't have anything to say to you.' Bharat Bhushan recalls his encounters with V S Naipaul.

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Venus surges, Keys stumbles at Indian Wells

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Venus Williams staged a spirited comeback to down third seed Petra Kvitova 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 and reach the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Saturday.

Bonanza for MF staff; may get bonus worth 40-100% of annual pay

Bonanza for MF staff; may get bonus worth 40-100% of annual pay

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

MFs have garnered record assets in the past one year, led by increased investor participation through SIPs and robust returns in mid-cap schemes.

How to lose weight without hitting the gym

How to lose weight without hitting the gym

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Turn your home into a mini gym. Forty minutes is all you need, says Riz Sunny.

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

Focus on Yuvraj as confident Punjab take on Mumbai in Ranji

Focus on Yuvraj as confident Punjab take on Mumbai in Ranji

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Yuvraj Singh-led Punjab go into the game after an innings victory at home over Railways that came about after a strong all round show with their batsmen mustering over 600 runs and their bowlers backing up well.

'6 months to 1 year for economic revival'

'6 months to 1 year for economic revival'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'The worst is over, but it may take a couple more years for the banking system to re-establish the growth process.' 'Banks are the major pillars in an economy's revival.' 'Without banking operations and lending, revival will not happen.'

14 strength exercises you can do at home

14 strength exercises you can do at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

These workouts will help you build strength and stamina without going to the gym.

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Tennis Round-up: Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Murray, who is attempting to return to the top of the tennis world after undergoing hip surgery in January, was out of sorts in the first set of the rain-delayed match, losing three service games behind some uncharacteristically soft second serves.

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Saina crashes out of World Championship, brings home bronze

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Saina, who had won a silver medal two years ago at Jakarta, gave everything in a battle of attrition but Okuhara's never-say-die attitude helped her to outmanoeuvre the Indian in an energy-sapping sem-ifinal clash at the Emirates Arena.

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma on The Zoya Factor in Indian cinema.

Indian Wells: Ruthless Federer sends Chung packing, Venus through to semis

Indian Wells: Ruthless Federer sends Chung packing, Venus through to semis

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

South Korean Chung Hyeon managed to hang around against Roger Federer a little longer this time around, but only just, as the Swiss maestro advanced to the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday.

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Being ethical, that's what looks so stunning

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Many Indian designers are embracing sustainable fashion practices and the results are gorgeous.

All England Championship: Sindhu, Prannoy enter quarters; Srikanth bows out

All England Championship: Sindhu, Prannoy enter quarters; Srikanth bows out

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu progressed to the quarter-finals of the All England Championship with a hard-fought win over Thailand's Nitchaon Jindapol in women's singles, in Birmingham.

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

A vilification campaign against Rosneft has begun in right earnest, says M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

In fact, no other recent Union Budget has held so much significance for the Indian economy as the one to be presented in about six weeks from now, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Svitolina, Pliskova advance as Wozniacki crashes out in Singapore

Svitolina, Pliskova advance as Wozniacki crashes out in Singapore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Earlier in the day, Karolina Pliskova became the first woman to advance when the big-hitting Czech curbed her attacking instincts to beat compatriot Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4 and record her second win against a single loss in White Group play.

Just like Akshay Kumar: How to be fit at 30, 40 and 50

Just like Akshay Kumar: How to be fit at 30, 40 and 50

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Yes, you can still eat parathas and desserts! This and more of Akshay Kumar's fitness secrets.

Worried about the air you are breathing? Read this

Worried about the air you are breathing? Read this

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Hazardous pollution has made anti-pollution gear and gadgets a near-necessity, says Khalid Anzar.

Why Kohli's second century is 'sweeter'

Why Kohli's second century is 'sweeter'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said that his match-winning unbeaten ton in the Indian Premier League match against Rising Pune Supergiants was 'sweeter' than the first one he hammered.